For help with video or display issues such as: no video or no display, blank or black screen, flickering, resolution or color issues, horizontal or vertical lines, etc. refer to an expanding section below.
The key features of Dell P2222H monitor are:
This section provides some specifications of the Dell P2222H monitor. To learn more about the specifications of Dell P2222H monitor, refer to the User's Guide at the Dell Manuals website.
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Ensuring that your Dell monitor is set up properly. Assembling the monitor stand and setting up the monitor ergonomically. Connecting the cables and organizing them. These will only help make the viewing experience the best it possibly can be.
The standard monitor stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. To learn more about attaching the standard monitor stand. Refer to the Setting Up the Monitor section in the User's Guide of your Dell P2222H monitor.
To learn how to set up any other stand with a monitor, refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions.
Where you put your monitor is almost as important as what model you buy. The monitor should be directly in front of you, at an arm’s length away (between 20-40 inches from your eyes). The top edge of the screen at eye level when you are sitting comfortably. You may need to adjust your chair height or the height of the monitor to achieve this.
To connect your Dell P2222H monitor to your PC:
To learn more about connecting your monitor to the PC, refer to the Dell knowledge-base article: How do I connect a monitor to a PC?
With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Figure 1: Using Tilt and Swivel on Dell P2222H monitor
The stand can be extended vertically up to 150 mm.
Figure 2: Vertical Extension on Dell P2222H
Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical extension) and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.
Figure 3: Rotating the monitor of Dell P2222H
Figure 4: Rotating clockwise on Dell P2222H
Figure 5: Rotating counterclockwise on Dell P2222H
After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your system.
To adjust the Rotation Display Settings:
Use the joystick control on the rear of the monitor to make OSD adjustments.
Learn more about using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Refer to the Operating Your Monitor section in the User's Guide of Dell P2222H monitor.
Figure 6: Dell P2222H Joystick Control
When you toggle or press the joystick, the Menu Launcher appears to let you access the OSD main menu and shortcut functions
To select a function, move the joystick.
Figure 7: Dell P2222H Menu Launcher Functions
The following table describes the Menu Launcher functions:
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Button 1 | Shortcut key/ Input Source | To choose an input source from the list of video signals that may be connected to your monitor. |
Button 2 | Shortcut key/ Preset Modes | To choose a preferred color mode from the list of preset modes. |
Button 3 | Shortcut key/ Brightness/Contrast | To access the adjustment sliders of brightness and contrast. |
Button 4 | Menu | To launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) main menu. |
Button 5 | OK | To exit the Menu Launcher. |
Resetting a monitor to factory defaults can help resolve many video or display issues. To reset your Dell P2222H monitor to factory default settings, follow these instructions:
Figure 8: Dell P2222H Factory Reset
If your Dell monitor has a blank or black screen, fuzzy or blurry image, flickering, distorted or any other screen abnormalities, running a diagnostic test will help determine if the Dell monitor is functioning normally. To learn more about diagnostic options on a Dell monitor, refer to the Dell knowledge-base article: How do I run diagnostics on a Dell monitor?
It is always essential to isolate the monitor while troubleshooting your computer for the following scenarios:
Your Dell P2222H Monitor provides a self-test feature check that allows you to check whether the monitor is functioning properly. If the monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps:
Your Dell P2222H monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool. It helps to determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is a problem with the monitor or with the video card on your computer.
When you notice screen abnormalities like distortion, clarity, horizontal or vertical lines, color fade, it is always a good practice to isolate the monitor by running the Built-In Diagnostics.
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. Which is hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information, refer to the Dell knowledge-base article Dell LCD Monitor Pixel Guidelines.
This section provides information about troubleshooting steps that can help resolve the most common issues with the Dell P2222H monitor. Alternatively, to learn more about troubleshooting common issues on Dell monitors, refer to the Dell knowledge-base article Troubleshooting Display or Video Issues on a Dell Monitor.
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No Video - Power LED Off | No picture | Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure
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No Video - Power LED On | No picture or no brightness. |
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Poor Focus | Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting. |
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Shaky or Jittery Video | Wavy picture or fine movement. |
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Missing Pixels | LCD screen has spots. |
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Stuck-On/Off Pixels | LCD screen has bright spot. |
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Brightness Problems | Picture too dim or too bright. |
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Geometric Distortion | Screen not centered correctly. |
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Horizontal or Vertical Lines | Screen has one or more lines. |
Note: When using DisplayPort input, the positioning adjustments are not available.
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Synchronization Problems | Screen is scrambled or appears torn. |
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Safety-Related Issues | Visible signs of smoke or sparks. |
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Intermittent Problems | Monitor malfunctions on and off. |
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Missing Color | Picture does not have color. |
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Wrong Color | Picture color is not good. |
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Image Retention from a Static Image Left on the Monitor for a Long Period | Faint shadow from the static image appears on the screen. |
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Image Ghosting | Fast moving images leave a trail of shadow images. | Change the Response Time in the Display OSD to Normal, or Fast depending on your application and usage. |
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Screen image is too small |
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Cannot adjust the monitor with the joystick |
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No Input Signal when user controls are pressed |
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The picture does not fill the entire screen |
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USB interface is not working. | USB peripherals are not working. |
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SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) interface is slow | SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) peripherals working slowly or not working at all |
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Wireless USB peripherals stop working when a USB 3.2 device is plugged in. | Wireless USB peripherals responding slowly or only working as the distance between itself and its receiver decreases. |
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To learn more about how to view or download the User Guides and Manuals for your Dell product. Refer to the Dell knowledge-base article Manuals and Documentation for your Dell Product.
Using Windows Display Settings
In Windows 10, Windows 8 or 8.1 and Windows 7:
Using Nvidia Control Panel
To change the resolution using the Nvidia Control Panel:
Using AMD Catalyst Control Center
To change the resolution using the AMD Catalyst Control Center:
To reset the Dell P2222H Monitor to factory defaults, refer to the Reset to Factory Settings section of this article.
The Dell P2222H monitor has two built-in diagnostics that are available:
To learn how to run a diagnostic test, refer to the Running Diagnostics on Dell P2222H Monitor section of this Dell knowledge-base article.
The Troubleshooting section of this Dell knowledge-base article provides information about troubleshooting common issues with the Dell P2222H monitor. The section has troubleshooting steps on how to resolve power issues, video issues, color or clarity issues, distortion issues, horizontal or vertical lines, brightness issues or pixel issues and so on.
Use the joystick control on the rear of the monitor to make On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments.
For more information about using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu and different menu options. Refer to the Operating Your Monitor section in the User's Guide of your Dell P2222H monitor.
.Additional monitor information like the model number, firmware version and Service Tag can be accessed from the monitor's OSD (On-Screen Display).